Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2024

By Patrick Ciccarelli , Founder & CEO of Varsity Technologies – a Certified B-Corp and Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) providing first-class IT solutions tailored to the nonprofit sector to help mitigate risk and support their mission. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, including the nonprofit realm.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

You may have gems hiding in plain sight— donors with high capacity who are currently only giving small amounts to your nonprofit. Tell compelling patient stories Share stories of patients whose lives were saved or transformed by your free health clinic and spotlight the impact of individual giving in making those happy endings possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. The key to achieving your nonprofit’s greatest goals? Be as transparent as possible about the path your donor’s funds are taking from contribution to action to impact. Keep them apprised of key developments within your nonprofit.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Establishing a presence on social media is an important communications tool for nonprofits to raise awareness and achieve goals. It can be used to build your email list, cultivate current donor relationships and attract new supporters, enlist volunteers, and promote your organization as a thought leader.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Auditors are viewed less by nonprofits as once-a-year visitors and more as year-round trusted advisors. Nonprofits would sometimes modify or overhaul their systems and controls without engaging their auditors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Social platforms are all about relationships first. Don’t fake it.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed. At Candid, we couldn’t agree more.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re a development officer at a university, a nonprofit partnering with a local college, or a grateful alumnus seeking to give back, today’s changing landscape of alumni giving will likely impact you. At the end of the day, it is alma maters’ relationship with alumni—of every kind—that brings them home.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding. Without it, your nonprofit can’t operate and do the important work that fuels your cause. As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few.

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Double the Donation

MAY 22, 2024

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to maximize its fundraising efforts, there’s one avenue you might not be paying enough attention to: prospect research. Regardless of your organization’s size, gathering the right donor data via prospect research can have a huge impact on your nonprofit’s revenue.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. The integration of automation into nonprofit operations can be a catalyst for change.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Optimize board dynamics for maximum impact Understanding the unique mix of personalities and skills on your board is crucial.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? However, by understanding the multitude of reasons why a person may donate to a nonprofit organization, you can start connecting with more of your supporters on a deeper level – and transform your fundraising results in the process.

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Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

As a nonprofit professional, you don’t have a lot of spare time on your hands. With email marketing automation, you can make sure that you’re cultivating relationships with your current and future supporters at the right time , every time. So why are you still doing the heavy lifting when it comes to email marketing ?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2021

One of the most difficult aspects of fundraising is getting enough program impact information to give to the donor. And the amazing thing is that most managers and leaders find more value in investing on the front end of fundraising than they do in putting resources into the back end (servicing donors after they give).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The end-of-year giving season is fast approaching, and for nonprofits and educational institutions, this marks a crucial time for fundraising. To maximize the full potential of this period, organizations must explore innovative strategies to drive engagement, increase conversions, and amplify their overall impact.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. Building strong relationships with existing donors helps your nonprofit access reliable funding to support your programs and projects through any dips in overall giving.

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

In my years as a grantseeker and nonprofit consultant, I’ve waded through dozens of ambiguous foundation websites that make it impossible to know how to get even a foot in the door to be considered for funding. These six steps can foster a more intentional tone of transparency and help you create better relationships with your grantees.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit. However, most donors will need some incentive from your nonprofit to continue their donor journey. Personalize communication. Call them on the phone.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. The mystery that stumps some organizations is how to strengthen their corporate relationships so they grow over time.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. Cause marketing is a collaboration between a nonprofit like yours and a business that helps you raise money and awareness for your cause. What is cause marketing?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Employee retention is critical for the health of any organization, particularly for nonprofits. Plus, as a manager in a nonprofit, retention is a key component of your job. The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and an overall turbulent economy have all impacted labor trends in unforeseen and even unprecedented ways.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

The role of the nonprofit CFO has undergone a profound evolution. No longer confined to the more traditional, narrow lane of strictly managing an organization’s revenue and expense sheets, today’s nonprofit CFOs are increasingly asked to design a multifaceted approach that encompasses strategic vision, collaboration, and innovation.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Keep the conversation going: Develop relationships with potential members through regular updates and check-ins.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the nonprofit sector and the way fundraisers operate. Here are a few key lessons that nonprofit fundraisers have learned. So, what did we fundraisers learn?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Email #2: Demonstrate more impact. The most important thing when showing impact is making the donor the hero of the story. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

So if messaging is so important, why is the nonprofit sector referred to by a tax code assigned by the IRS 100 years ago? If we mobilized and rebranded as the “for-impact sector,” our purpose would become more clear, united by our mission to create positive change in our world. million impact organizations in the U.S.,

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. What inspired you to give your first donation to our nonprofit?”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one. Start With the Right Profile Type.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Emily Friedrichs is the Communications and Content Marketing Manager at Elevation, a nonprofit digital services agency. Her passions are community-building and behavioral psychology, and so she is excited to be working at their crossroads in nonprofit technology. ulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits.

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